Rachel Saladin
Newnan,GA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments, and in non-traditional environments such as mobile ICU ambulances and medical aircraft. Experience working with adults and neonatal populations. Trained to work independently from being in the transport environment. Able to assess situations and act in high-pressure environments. Level 1 trauma experience. Understands need for great communication and team approach to patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
02.2015 - Current
- Critical care therapist trained to manage and operate mechanical ventilators to deliver optimal ventilation management to patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Places and manages emergency airways.
- Manages airway in emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Arterial puncture and arterial line draw; interpretation of results.
- Inhalation, heliox and percussion therapy; trach management;
- Non-invasive ventilation for both adults and neonates.
- Initiates and manages neonatal ventilators, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation.
- Attends all high risk deliveries and cesarean sections.
- Istat trained.
Transport Coordinator
UAB Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2018
Manager Critical Care Transport
UAB Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2015
Respiratory Therapist PRN
UAB Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2014
Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist
UAB Hospital
10.1999 - 02.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health And Safety Administration
Athens State University
Athens, AL12-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL12-1997
Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- Clinical Decision Making
- Treatment Plan Development
- Neonatal intensive care
- Ethics and Professionalism
Accomplishments
Trained to operate Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, and authored several policies for department of Critical Care Transport. Collaborated with Department of Perfusion for 3 years for ability to transport ECMO in ground ambulances and fixed winged airplanes. Attended several years of LDI leadership conferences. Acquired Green Belt status at current job.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
02.2015 - Current
Manager Critical Care Transport
UAB Hospital
02.2010 - 01.2015
Transport Coordinator
UAB Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2018
Respiratory Therapist PRN
UAB Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2014
Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist
UAB Hospital
10.1999 - 02.2010
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Science - Public Health And Safety Administration
Athens State University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Wallace State Community College
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